SSP Jammu reviews security for Jhiri Mela

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Nov 7: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jammu, Joginder Singh, today chaired a meeting at Jhiri to review the security and traffic arrangements for a peaceful and incident-free annual Mela at the area, scheduled to begin from November 14, 2024.

The meeting was attended by SP Rural Jammu, SDM Marh, DySP Traffic Rural Jammu, officers from the civil administration, SHOs of Police Stations Kanachak and Domana, as well as officers from the BSF, Army, members of the Jhiri Temple Management Committee and other stakeholders.

A statement said that the primary focus of the meeting was on implementing effective security measures, managing traffic flow, organising parking facilities, and ensuring crowd control.

Emergency response protocols and inter-departmental coordination were also reviewed to facilitate the safety and smooth movement for the large number of attendees expected, it said.

The Jhiri Mela, a prominent Kisan Mela (farmers’ fair), is anticipated to attract a substantial number of visitors from Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi.

Given this high turnout, extensive arrangements are in place to ensure a seamless and successful event.

Security forces, traffic management teams, and support from the civil departments are collaborating to maintain crowd control, safety and convenience.

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